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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF
MAMARONECK, HELD JUNE 5th, 1974, IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE
WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, WEAVER STREET, TOWN OF MAMARONECK.
CALL TO ORDER
The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 8:15 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Supervisor Helwig
Deputy Supervisor Vandernoot
Councilman Bloom
Councilman McMillan
Absent: Councilman White
Also Present: Mrs. Brewer - Deputy Clerk
Mr. Johnston - Town Attorney
Mr. Aitchison - Superintendent of Highways
Mr. DeLuca - Comptroller
Mr. Elfreich - Town Engineer
Mr. Kronenberger -- Recreation Superintendent
Mr. Leddy - Conservation Director
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of May 1st, 1974 were presented
and on motion duly made and seconded, approved as submitted.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Annual Report - Conservation Advisory Commission
(Request - Life Center)
Before calling on Councilman Bloom, the Supervisor recognized
those members of the Commission who were present and expressed,
on behalf of the Town Board, its thanks and appreciation for
the Commission's fine work.
Councilman Bloom then introduced the Commission's Chairman, Mr.
Amlicke, Commissioners Gunsalus and Johnson, Mr. Emanuelson, Con-
sultant to the Commission, and Mr. Leddy, Conservation Director,
and briefly reviewed the former Conservation Advisory Committee's
legal change to a Commission made a few months back for specific
purposes. He noted that as such, the Commission must submit an
Annual Report to the Town Board for approval and with great pleas-
ure presented and reviewed section by section the 1973 Annual Re-
port comprising some 10 pages and including an illustrative map.
Mr. Bloom asked Mr. Amlicke whether he would like to add anything
to his remarks,whereupon Mr. Amlicke stated that he thought the
report spoke for itself--but that he did think the Board and every-
one present might be interested in hearing about the volunteer pro-
ject under Mr. Emanuelson's direction and to which, at his request,
Mr. Emanuelson then addressed himself.
Mr. Emanuelson mentioned the various phases of the Natural Resource
Inventory presently well underway and in confirmation of Mr. Amlicke's
remark that it was a completely volunteer project, extended a very
sincere invitation to anyone interested to join the group to which
he said, they would be most welcome. He noted that the overlay map
was being prepared by Mr. Bufi, the Town Engineering Aide, and that
it was expected the entire project would be completed by the end
of the year.
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The Supervisor again expressed the Board's thanks and appreciation
for the Commission's very fine Annual Report inquiring as to the
Board's pleasure in its formal approval--whereupon on motion by
Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanim-
ously
RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves the
Annual Report of the Conservation Advisory
Commission of the Town of Mamaroneck for the
year 1973 with a vote of thanks and apprecia-
tion to the Chairman and all members of the
Commission.
Mrs. Helwig then referred to the request of LIFE Center as noted
on the agenda and explained in the letter signed by Ned Purves
under date of June 3rd, which was accompanied by a Summary of Pro-
posed Programs prepared by LIFE and herewith ordered filed for the
record.
Mr. Purves, at the Supervisor's invitation, spoke to each of the
Programs described and to the requested municipal contributions
totaling $7500. to be shared by the three municipalities as fol-
lows : Town of Mamaroneck - $3500. , Village of Larchmont - $3,000.
and Village of Mamaroneck $1,000.
Mrs. Johnson also spoke to the proposal in some detail, heartily
endorsing and supporting this requested expanded continuing educa-
tion program--and the Supervisor, in thanking her, remarked that
there was no one more qualified and fitted to speak to this matter
than Mrs. Johnson since she was a pioneer and still an active par-
ticipant with some 10 years of experience in this field.
The Supervisor pointed out that LIFE Center was a volunteer organ-
ization which had been funded by the Junior League in accordance
III with its policy of initially funding such projects for a certain
time, hence the present request for municipal funding in order to
continue this program.
It was further noted that the School Board had included $3500. in
its budget for the Center in Central School. Mr. Purves also called
to attention at this time that the Center was losing the services
of Mrs. Marietta Williams, Coordinator, at the end of this school
year which certainly heightened the need for an indication of the
availability of the requested financing if the program were to con-
tinue, particularly since the League funding would terminate unless
supplemented by municipal financing. Mrs. Helwig expressed the
Board's thanks and appreciation to Mrs. Williams for her fine work
and the great contribution she had made to LIFE Center.
Mr. Amlicke said that the Commission would like to have some guidance
perhaps from the Town Attorney as to contracting with LIFE Center
since as presently constructed, the Conservation Advisory Commission
could not undertake programs such as those LIFE proposed without a
full-time Coordinator. He further said, in polling the full Com-
mission (2 not voting) 5 had voted in favor and 2 in opposition.
Councilman Bloom, with the consent of both the Supervisor and the
Town Attorney in reply to Mr. Amlicke, commented that in his think-
ing the issue was not a question of programs nor a question of whether
the Conservation Advisory Commission could undertake such programs as
those porposed by LIFE, but rather what things were properly under the
Conservation Advisory Commission which it could not perform but which
LIFE could perform. He pointed out further that the only way any
money could be granted to a private organization such as LIFE—non-
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profit or not--would be by contract and that this must be examined
fully as to whether the Conservation Advisory Commission or Town
Board would be the right body to do the contracting, etc.
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Mr. Amlicke, in view of this, stated that he felt if the proposal
were to be submitted to the Commission, it would need to have more
detailed information which Mr. Purves advised he would be glad to
supply after consulting with Mr. Amlicke in order to determine ex-
actly what was needed in addition to the material furnished this
evening.
Since there were no further comments, the Supervisor thanked Mr.
Purves and assured him that the Board would give very serious
study and consideration to this matter.
2. Air Structure &. Ice Rink
a. Report on Bids
Amended Bid - Zamboni Company
The Supervisor presented a memorandum and Mailgram from Zamboni
addressed to the Board by the Town Engineer under date of June 3rd,
1974, which listed the bids for the Air Structure, etc. as follows:
"Bids for the above were received at 2:00 P.M. on May 23rd,
1974 and publicly opened in the Supervisor's office at that
time.
The following is a listing of the bids:
Contract No. 74-4 - Air Structure (furnish)
Air Tech Industries, Inc.---_ $105,400.00
Contract No. 74-5 - Air Structure Installation
Pergola $ 3,000.00 '
Contract No. 74-6 - Site Excavation
Manny Equipment Co. $ 15,865.00
Arra Construction Co. 21,933.00
DeLaurentis Landscaping Co. 24,950.00
Contract No. 74-7 - Site Concrete
Arra Construction Co. $ 35,850.00
Contract No. 74-8 - Ice Skating Rink
(Furnish and Install)
Ice Systems $119,860.00
Contract No. 74-9 - Ice Resurfacing Equipment
F. J. Zamboni $ 15,350.00
Contract No. 74-10 - Site Electrical
G. C. Monaco Electric $ 33,500.00
Kroger Electric 33,950.00
Carroll Ratner Electric 38,312.00
Byron Electric 38,826.00
Contract No. 74-11 - Site Fence Work.
Westchester Fence $ 9,471.00
Contract No. 74-12 - Rubber Mats
Pawling Rubber $ 2,185.00
J. Van Horne 2,576.00
Contract No. 74-13 - Service Building
Romani and Picco $ 70,000.00
A&M Schramm 70,500.00
Arra Construction 75,633.00
I recommend that the bids be awarded to each low bidder in a
total amount of $408,681.00.
I recommend that the Town Board authorize bonding for this
Ill project in the amount of $405,000.00. This amount, together
with the approximately $45,000.00 that is already in the bud-
get for the service building will allow for 10% contingency."
The Supervisor also reported for the record the receipt of a peti-
tion carrying 24 signatures, a letter from Mr. Gerety and a letter
addressed to the Board by Councilman White in his absence this eve-
ning, all endorsing and strongly urging authorization of the proposed
structure which were herewith ordered received and filed.
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Mrs. Helwig also called attention to the Estimated Expense and
Revenue Sheet, the Comparison of Bids Sheet (present bids ver-
sus those received last August) , and the Engineer's memo re "Life
Expectancy of Structure", all of which were ordered received and
filed as part of the record of this meeting.
b. Recommendation - Recreation Commission
Further, she capsulized briefly for the record the Recreation
Commission's recommendation strongly urging construction of the
III new facility and then asked for questions or comments from the
floor, whereupon the following persons addressed the Board:
Mr. Charles Colangelo--
Mr. Colangelo again requested provision of a full size regulation
baseball field at Hommocks. In replying, Mrs. Helwig assured Mr.
Colangelo that his request was on record, and Mr. McMillan stated
that he personally agreed with this request, but advised Mr. Col-
angelo that provision of the Air Structure would in no way affect
provision of a baseball field.
Mr. Ned Ryan--
Mr. Ryan pointed out that a baseball field had been requested
for the pastien years and that this was the only municipality
that did not have one. In reply to questions about use of the
school field, it was again claimed that it could not be used--
whereupon the Board requested that a written statement so tes-
tifying be obtained and submitted to this Board for purposes of
the record.
Mr. Theodord Utz--
Mr. Utz questioned the sheet projecting the estimated revenues
and expenditures as to the basis used for the figures and the
sufficiency of the revenues to cover expenses. In answer, both
the figures used and the basis for same were reviewed in some
detail by Mr. Kronenberger.
Mr. ,John Ibelli--
Mr. Ibelli referred to the admission increases for use of the
Hommocks Pool caused by continual rising operational costs, stat-
ing that he felt this must not be repeated in the case of the pro-
posed facility. He emphasized that the public rate should be held
and that the use rate for private parties should be the only one
increased. In other words that only the private or contracting
party should be penalized not the individual user. He further
requested that such a stipulation re cost to individual users at
$1.25 per session be guaranteed.
Further questions from the floor were answered by members of the
Board, the Recreation Commission and Superintendent.
Mr. Clifford Gill--
Mr. Gill then spoke to the Revenue and Expense figures in general,
stating that as Mamaroneck High School Hockey Coach and President
III of the Interscholastic League (representing 10 schools) he believed
Mr. Kronenberger had estimated on too low rather than too high
a figure as far as revenue since he could testify that there was
no buyable ice in the County at less than todays cost of $60. per
hour rather than the $50. figure shown. In addition, he said the
greatest difficulty today was to procure ice at any cost and he
therefore recommended that the revenue be re-estimated at a cost
of $60. per hour which in itself would substantiate a considerable
increase in the anticipated renenues.
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c. Revised Financing Proposal
At the Supervisor's request, the Deputy Supervisor outlined the
revised proposal for financing the structure. He noted that the
bond resolution for the issuance of serial bonds for a 15-year
period was subject to permissive referendum and further required
a 5% down payment from current funds.
Further he called to attention that another resolution, also sub-
ject to permissive referendum, was necessary to authorize the ex-
penditure of $45,000.. from the Capital Reserve Fund to pay part
of the cost of the comfort station and service building at the
Air Structure. Questions raised about the financing costs, in-
terest rate for obtaining money, and where the money would come
from if the anticipated revenues were not to meet the bonding
plus the operational costs were answered by Mr. Vandernoot and
Mr. Bloom.
d. Resolutions for Permissive Referenda
Whereupon the following bond resolution was offered by Councilman
Vandernoot, who moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Bloom,
to-wit:
BOND RESOLUTION DATED JUNE 5, 1974.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN
INFLATED AIR STRUCTURE ON TOWN-OWNED LAND IN THE
HOMMOCKS AREA TO HOUSE CERTAIN RECREATIONAL FACIL-
ITIES IN AND FOR THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WESTCHESTER
COUNTY, NEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF
$405,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $405,000
SERIAL BONDS OF SAID TOWN TO PAY THE COST THEREOF.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaro-
neck, Westchester County, New York, as follows:
Section 1. The construction of an inflated air structure
to be located on Town-owned land in the Hammocks Area to house
an ice skating rink, tennis courts and appurtenant facilities,
in and for the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New
York, including original furnishings, equipment, machinery
and apparatus required for the purposes for which such struc-
ture will be used and the grading and improvement of the site
thereof, is hereby authorized at a maximum estimated cost of
$405,000.
Section 2. The plan for the financing of such maximum
estimated cost is by the issuance of $405,000 serial bonds
of said Town, hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the
Local Finance Law.
Section 3. It is hereby determined as follows:
a) That subdivision 11(c) of paragraph a of Section
11.00 of the Local Finance Law applies to the aforesaid
specific object or purpose, and that the period of probable
usefulness thereof is fifteen years;
b) That the maximum maturity of the serial bonds
herein authorized will exceed five years; and
c) That the capital improvement herein authorized
is estimated to be self-sustaining, so that the provisions
of Section 107.00 of the Local Finance Law do not apply
thereto.
Section 4. The faith and credit of said Town of
Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, are hereby
irrevocably pledged to the payment of the principal of
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and interest on such bonds as the same respectively
become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall
be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of
and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in
such year. To the extent that the same are not paid from
revenues derived from the operation of the capital improve-
ment herein authorized, there shall annually be levied on
all the taxable real property in said Town a tax sufficient
to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the
same become due and payable.
Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local
Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and
to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the
issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized,
including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to
the Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall
be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in
such manner, as may be prescribed by said Supervisor, con-
sistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 6. The validity of such bonds may be con-
tested only if:
1) Such bonds are authorized for an object or
purpose for which said Town is not authorized to ex-
pend money, or
2) The provisions of law which should be complied
with at the date of publication of this resolution are
not substantially complied with,
and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity
is commenced within twenty days after the date of publica-
tion, or
3) Such bonds are authorized in violation of the
provisions of the Constitution.
Section 7. Upon this resolution taking effect, the
same shall be published in full in The Daily Times, the
official newspaper, together with a notice of the Town
Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00
of the Local Finance Law.
Section 8. This resolution is adopted subject to
permissive referendum.
The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolu-
tion was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted
as follows:
Christine K. Helwig VOTING Aye
J. F. Vandernoot VOTING Aye
Lee H. Bloom VOTING Aye
Stewart J. McMillan VOTING Aye
VOTING
The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted.
Ill
And thereupon Councilman Vandernoot then offered the following
resolution, which was seconded by Councilman McMillan:
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RESOLVED., that the Capital Reserve Fund,
established by Resolution of the Town
Board on December 10, 1957, pursuant to
Section 6 (c) , subdivision 2 (b) , of the
General Municipal Law, which now amounts
to $45,000, be expended to pay part of
the cost of a comfort station and service
building, to be built at the Air Structure
in the Town of Mamaroneck. This Resolution
is subject to permissive referendum.
and be it further
RESOLVED, that publication and posting of
the foregoing resolution as required by law
is hereby authorized.
Upon roll call, the foregoing resolution was
adopted by a majority vote as follows :
Christine K. Helwig VOTING Aye
J. F. Vandernoot VOTING Aye
Lee H. Bloom VOTING Aye
Stewart J. McMillan VOTING Aye
Mrs. Helwig then inquired the Board's pleasure in accepting the
low bids as recommended, whereupon on motion by Councilman
McMillan, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts
the low bids as listed herebelow, all work
to be performed in accordance with the spec-
ifications set forth in the Notice for Bids
subject to approval of the Town Engineer:
Low Bidder Bid
Contract No. 74-4 - Air Structure (furnish)
Air Tech Industries, Inc. $105,400.00
Contract No. 74-5 - Air Structure Installation
Pergola $ 3,000.00
Contract No. 74-6 - Site Excavation
Nanny Equipment Co. $ 15,865.00
Contract No. 74-7 - Site Concrete
Arra Construction Co. $ 35,850.00
Contract No. 74-8 - Ice Skating Rink
(Furnish and Install)
Ice Systems $119.860.00
Contract No. 74-9 - Ice Resurfacing Equipment
F. J. Zamboni - $ 15,350.00
Contract No. 74-10 - Site Electrical
G. C. Monaco Electric $ 33,500.00
Contract No. 74-11 - Site Fence Work
Westchester Fence $ 9,471.00
Contract No. 74-12 - Rubber Mats
Pawling Rubber $ 2,185.00
Contract No. 74-13 - Service Building
Romani and Picco $ 70,000.00
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes that the
bid checks or bid bonds be returned to all except
the successful bidders.
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e. Authorization for Mailing of Informational
Release
The Supervisor then requested the necessary authorization for
the informational mailing, whereupon on a motion by Councilman
Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman Bloom, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes
that an informational release on the pro-
posed Air Structure facility be prepared and
Ill mailed to all residents of the Town of Mamaro-
neck at a cost not to exceed the sum of $1,000.
Mrs. Helwig expressed the Board's and her appreciation and thanks
to those who had taken the time to attend this meeting and give
the Board the benefit of their thinking and views.
3. Progress Report - MTA Project
A report stating that the drainage improvements under the MTA
road bed in the vicinity of Cabot Road was 95% complete,which
had been addressed to the Board by the Engineer under today's
date was presented and ordered received and filed.
The Supervisor--
Before proceeding with the regular order of business, the Super-
visor, with the Board's consent, recognized Mr. Morton Karmel of
Old White Plains Road who had requested an audience this evening.
Mr. Karmel expressed his thanks to the Board and stated that he
was here this evening to request that a variance be granted to him
permitting him to use the property he had acquired in front of the
then Armstrong residence as a parking area for the coming "Open"
at Winged Foot Golf Club. He stated that he requested this per-
mission for personal and private reasons which he did not partic-
ularly care to go into at this time. He further said his request
was strongly supported by his most affected neighbors--Mr. & Mrs.
Philip Winters and Mrs. E. D. Willis.
Mr. Karmel then described the very poor condition of the back
road which was to be used as the exit road to Old White Plains
Road from the Club's East Course parking area. The use of his
property which could park about 170 cars, he said, would afford
considerable relief to this situation and further would be a ser-
vice to both the residents of the area and to the Club.
Mr. Karmel stated that he had spoken to Mr. Noletti, Manager of
the Club, and to the Town Attorney, Mr. Johnston, who had advised
him that the proposed use of the property constituted a violation
of the Town's Zoning Ordinance thus necessitating his appearance
before this Board to request a variance.
Councilman McMillan then said that in view of the circumstances
Mr. Karmel had recited he would favor granting the request which
he thereupon so moved.
The Deputy Supervisor asked whether there had been any similar
requests? Mrs. Helwig, in replying to his question, said that
Mr. Petrillo, owner of a large tract of unimproved land on Old
White Plains Road, had so requested. She also referred to, the
parking areas requested and established at Harbor Island and
Hummocks from which buses ran back and forth to the Club.
Councilman Bloom stated that he would second Councilman McMillan's
motion to grant Mr. Karmel's request subject however to approval
by both the Winters and Mrs. Willis.
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was as follows :
Supervisor Helwig VOTING Naye
Councilman Vandernoot VOTING Naye
Councilman McMillan VOTING Aye
Councilman Bloom VOTING Aye
Accordingly the motion was duly declared lost by
reason of a 2-2 tie vote, Councilman White being
absent and therefore not voting.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Salary Authorizations
Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by James W.
Kronenberger, Superintendent of Recreation, dated June 3rd,
1974 and herewith ordered received and filed, on motion by
Councilman Bloom, seconded by Councilman Vandernoot, the
following resolution was adopted unanimously:
RESOLVED, that as recommended by the Recre-
ation Commission and the Superintendent of
Recreation, this Board hereby authorizes the
following salary expenditures to the persons
named on the list herebelow inserted, for the
terms of employment and at the rate of compen-
sation for each as set forth thereon:
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b. Part-time Secretary 2-79
Community Beautification
Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by Carmine A.
DeLuca, Comptroller, dated May 31st, 1974 and herewith ordered
received and filed, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by
Councilman Vandernoot, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Martha Schirmer, part-time
secretary for Community Beautification, be
compensated at the rate of $25.00 per meet-
ing, effective as of May 1st, 1974.
2. Division of Election District No. 5
Pursuant to letter addressed to the Supervisor by Commissioner
Albert T. Hayduk of the County Board of Elections, dated May 23rd,
1974 and memorandum addressed to the Board by the Deputy Clerk in
Mr. Gronberg's absence under today's date and herewith ordered re-
ceived and filed, on motion by Councilman Bloom, seconded by Coun-_
cilman McMillan, the following resolution was adopted by unanimous
vote of the Board:
RESOLVED, that the Election District Map submitted at
this meeting, as amended, altering the Fifth Election
District so as to add a new Election District to be
known as the Twenty-seventh Election District of the
Town of Mamaroneck, be and it hereby is approved;
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the boundaries of the said Fifth
and Twenty-seventh Election Districts in the Town of Ma-
maroneck, as shown on the said map, be and they hereby
are described as follows :
DISTRICT NO. 5
Beginning at a point where the Village of Mamaroneck-
Town of Harrison boundary line is intersected by the
center line of the Mamaroneck River; thence south-
westerly along said center line of the Mamaroneck
River to its intersection with the prolongation of
Barry Avenue; thence northwesterly along the center
line of the prolongation of Barry Avenue to its inter-
section with the center line of the New York State Thru-
way and the center line of Mamaroneck Avenue; thence
northerly along the center line of Mamaroneck Avenue to
its intersection with the center line of Travers Avenue;
thence easterly along the center line of Travers Avenue
to its intersection with the center line of Girard Street;
thence northerly along the center line of Girard Street
to its intersection with the center line of Warren Avenue ;
thence westerly along the center line of Warren Avenue to
its intersection with the center line of Mamaroneck Ave-
nue; thence northerly and westerly along the center line
of Mamaroneck Avenue to its intersection with the Village
of Mamaroneck-Town of Harrison boundary line; thence east-
erly and southerly to its intersection by the center line
of the Mamaroneck River and the point or place of beginning.
DISTRICT NO. 27
Beginning at a point where the center line of Mamaroneck
Avenue intersects the center line of the New York State
Thruway; thence easterly and southerly along the center
line of the New York State Thruway to its intersection
with the center line of Old White Plains Road; thence
northerwesterly along the center line of Old White Plains
Road to its intersection with the Village of Mamaroneck-
Town of Mamaroneck boundary line; thence northerly along
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said boundary line to its intersection with the center
line of Mamaroneck Avenue; thence westerly and southerly
along the center line of Mamaroneck Avenue to its inter-
section with the center line of Warren Avenue; thence
easterly along the center line of Warren Avenue to its
intersection with the center line of Girard Street; thence
southerly along the center line of Girard Street to its
intersection with the center line of Travers Avenue; thence
westerly along the center line of Travers Avenue to its
intersection with the center line of Mamaroneck Avenue;
thence southerly along the center line of Mamaroneck Ave-
nue to its intersection with the center line of New York
State Thruway and the point or place of beginning.
3. Authorization - Acceptance of Maintenance Bond
and Release of Cash Retainer
Pursuant to memorandum of the Town Engineer addressed to the Town
Board under date of May 24th, 1974 herewith presented and ordered
received and filed and in accordance with his recommendation, on
motion by Councilman Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman McMillan,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes
release of a 10% retained percentage for Im-
provements to the Sheldrake River in lieu of
Maintenance Bond #60-16-03M-Peerless Insurance
Company in the amount of $1,003.50 to cover the
said retained percentage for the maintenance
period of one year from 12/21/73.
4. Authorization - Purchase of Telephone Equipment ($13,250.)
A memorandum addressed to the Supervisor by the Comptroller under
date of May 23rd, 1974 together with a detailed explanatory letter
addressed to him by Robert J. Walsh of Warner, Walsh & Associates,
on May 22nd, were presented and herewith ordered received and filed.
Mr. Vandernoot, at Mrs. Helwig's request, spoke to the proposal
pointing out that the School-Town Center had a joint switchboard
and that since the School had authorized the change, it would be
more economical for the Town to go along with the School than not
to. He explained that the Town's share of the total cost (about
26%) was $13,250. , and pointed out that since this was purchasing
rather than leasing equipment, there would be a savings of some
$3,000. a year after the capital outlay. While there was a possi-
bility of getting some state aid, Mr. Vandernoot said, since there
was no appropriation in the 1974 budget for this expenditure, it
was proposed to use Federal Revenue Sharing Funds and as the work
was to start at this time, he therefore moved the authorization.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Bloom and the following
resolution thereupon unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes the
expenditure of the sum of $13,250. for the pur-
chase of telephone equipment, said expenditure
to be made from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds.
5. Adoption of Bond Resolution - Joint Garbage Disposal
Commission's Purchase of Trucks and Trailers
Pursuant to a memorandum addressed to Supervisor Helwig and Mayor
Wanderer by F. F. Kellogg, Jr. , Sanitation Superintendent, under
date of May 30th, 1974, re the purchase of Tractors and Trailers
for the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Joint Garbage Disposal Commission
herewith presented and ordered received and filed and following
the Supervisor's explanation thereof, the following resolution was
offered by Councilman Vandernoot, who moved its adoption, seconded
by Councilman Bloom, to-wit:
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BOND RESOLUTION DATED JUNE 5, 1974. 2S1
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $74,098
SERIAL BONDS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WESTCHESTER
COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY SAID TOWN'S SHARE OF THE
COST OF THE ACQUISITION OF TRAILERS AND TRUCKS FOR
THE LARCHMONT-MAMARONECK JOINT GARBAGE DISPOSAL
COMMISSION.
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Larchmont-
Mamaroneck Joint Garbage Disposal Commission duly adopted
a resolution on the 25th day of May, 1974, authorizing the
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acquisition of trailers and trucks at a maximum estimated
cost of $134,750, to be utilized in connection with the dis-
posal of garbage, refuse, decayed animal matter, or other
substances, as authorized by Chapter 139 of the Laws of
1969; and
WHEREAS, it is now desired to provide for the financing
of the Town's share of the cost thereof for and on behalf
of Refuse and Garbage District No. 1 of said Town; NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck,
Westchester County, New York, as follows:
Section 1. The class of objects or purposes to be financed
pursuant to this resolution is the acquisition of trailers
and trucks, as aforesaid, for use by the Larchmont-Mamaroneck
Joint Garbage Disposal Commission.
Section 2. The maximum estimated cost of such class of ob-
jects or purposes is $134,750, of which $9,075 will be pro-
vided by a trade-in of used equipment, and the balance, in
the amount of $125,675, will be financed as follows:
a) By the issuance of $74,098 serial bonds
III of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester
County, New York, hereby authorized to
be issued therefor pursuant to the Local
Finance Law; and
b) By the expenditure of $51,577 to be pro-
vided by the Village of Larchmont, West-
chester County, New York.
Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of prob-
able usefulness of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes
is five years, pursuant to subdivision 29 of paragraph a of
Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby further
determined that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein
authorized will not exceed five years.
Section 4. The faith and credit of said Town of Mamaroneck,
Westchester County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged
for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds
as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual
appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the
principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable
in such year.
III Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law,
the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond antici-
pation notes in anticipation of the issuance of and sale of the
serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes,
is hereby delegated to the Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer.
Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall
be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said Supervisor,
consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 6. The validity of such bonds may be contested only if:
1) Such bonds are authorized for an object or
purpose for which said Town is not authorized
to expend money, or
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2) The provisions of law which should be
complied with at the date of publication
of this resolution are not substantially
complied with,
and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is
commenced within twenty days after the date of publication, or
3) Such bonds are authorized in violation
of the provisions of the Constitution.
Section 7. The bond resolution dated March 20, 1974 entitled:
"BOND RESOLUTION DATED MARCH 20, 1974. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZ-
ING THE ISSUANCE OF $67,568, SERIAL BONDS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARO-
NECK, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK TO PAY SAID TOWN'S SHARE OF
THE COST OF THE ACQUISITION OF TRAILERS AND TRUCKS FOR THE LARCH-
MONT-MAMARONECK JOINT GARBAGE DISPOSAL COMMISSION. ", is hereby
repealed and rescinded.
Section 8. This resolution, which takes effect immediately,
shall be published in full in The Daily Times, the official
newspaper, together with a notice of the Town Clerk in sub-
stantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local
Finance Law.
The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was
duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows:
Christine K. HelwigVOTING Aye
J.F. Vandernoot VOTING Yes
Lee H. Bloom VOTING Yes
Stewart J. McMillan VOTING Yes
The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted.
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6. Reappointment - Recreation Commission
(Mr. Joseph Germani)
The Supervisor called to attention the expiration of the term of
office of Mr. Joseph J. Germani of 105 Knollwood Avenue, Mamaroneck,
as a member of the Recreation Commission and placed his name in nomi-
nation for reappointment to his second term of office.
Mrs. Helwig stated that Mr. Germani had first been appointed on
May 21st, 1969 following the resignation of Mr. William B. Arthur
who had also represented the Village of Mamaroneck on that Commis-
sion. She paid tribute to Mr. Germani's outstanding service in
the Recreation field, citing among his many achievements his Chair-
manship of the Town Golf Tournament since 1955, his many years as
Chairman of the Village Pro Am, and particularly noted his fund
raising endeavors for youth activities--naming the Village of Ma-
maroneck's donation of approximately $1,000. for the Saturday Night
Open House Programat Mamaroneck High School derived from the pro-
ceeds of Pro Am.
Mr. Bloom, after stating that Mr. Germani had served on the Commis-
sion with great distinction, professionalism, and devotion, with
pleasure moved his reappointment.
The motion was seconded by Deputy Supervisor Vandernoot who added
that Mr. Germani certainly had served with unique ability, and
thereupon it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Joseph J. Germani of 105
Knollwood Avenue, Mamaroneck, be and he
hereby is reappointed a member of the
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Recreation Commission of the Town of 2.83
Mamaroneck, to serve for a term of office
of five years, effective as of May 20th,
1974 and terminating on May 19th, 1979;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that Mr. Germani be so notified
with an expression of the Board's thanks
and appreciation for his outstanding service
to the Town as a member of this Commission
and its gratification that he is willing to
continue to so serve.
7. Authorization - Attendance Municipal Planning
Federation Dinner Meeting
Pursuant to memorandum addressed to the Board by the Town
Engineer under date of May 30th, 1974 herewith presented and
ordered received and filed, on motion by Deputy Supervisor
Vandernoot, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes
the following persons to attend the Westchester
Municipal Planning Federation Annual Dinner
Meeting to be held on Thursday evening, June 6th,
1974, at the Tarrytown Statler Hilton, with ex-
penses to be paid by the Town in an amount not
to exceed the sum of $96.00:
Supervisor Christine K. Helwig
Councilman Lee H. Bloom
Chairman Fred L. Maggini - Planning Board
Mr. G. Norman Blair - Planning Board
Mr. Edward Cibulay —Planning Board
Mrs, Mary Carlson - Planning Board
Mrs, Rita Johnson - Secretary, Planning Board
Mr. Charles R. Elfreich - Town Engineer
COMMUNICATIONS
1, Letter, Assemblyman Mannix - Noise Bill
A letter addressed to the Supervisor by Assemblyman Richard E.
Mannix under date of May 17, 1974 was presented, and following
a brief review by the Supervisor, ordered received and filed.
2. Letter, Mr, B. W. Nimkin - Resignation from the
Conservation Advisory Commission
A copy of a letter addressed to Thomas R. Amlicke, Esq. , Chair-
man of the Conservation Advisory Commission, by Mr. B. W. Nimkin,
under date of May 16th, 1974 tendering his resignation as a member
of the Conservation Advisory Commission effective as of the end of
May because of moving from the community was herewith presented and
ordered received and filed.
The Supervisor and members of the Board each individually expressed
regret at the loss of Mr. Nimkin who had been an enormously valuable
member of this Commission he had so ably served, and in reply to the
Chair's question as to the Board's pleasure, on a motion by Council-
man Bloom, seconded by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board with regret accepts
the resignation of B. W. Nimkin as a member of
the Conservation Adivosry Commission, effective
as of May 31st, 1974;
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RESOLVED, that the members of this Board join
with the Conservation Advisory Commission in
extending its thanks and appreciation of the
fine contribution he made to the work of this
Commission which he so ably served and its
best wishes for the future.
I III 3. Notice of Hearing - Zoning Board of Appeals,
Village of Mamaroneck
A Notice of Hearing to be held- by the Board of Appeals of the
Village of Mamaroneck on Thursday, June 6th, 1974 which required
no action by the Board was herewith presented and ordered received
and filed.
REPORTS
The Town Clerk--
The Deputy Clerk presented the following reports which were ordered
received and filed.
Report of the Receiver of Taxes and
Assessments for the month of April,
1974.
Report of the Building and Plumbing
Inspector for the month of May, 1974.
Reports of the Town Clerk for the
months of April and May, 1974.
Report of the Westchester Shore
Humane Society, Inc. for the month
of May, 1974.
Affidavit of Publication of the Notice
for Bids for the Air Structure at Ham-
mocks in The Daily Times on May 10th,
1974.
Affidavits of Publication (3) of the
Notice of Tax Lien Sale to be held on
May 22nd, 1974 in the Office of the
Supervisor, Town of Mamaroneck, pub-
lished in The Daily Times on May 1st,
May 8th and May 15th, 1974.
The Supervisor--
1. New York State Temporary State Commission Public Hearing
on State and Local Finances — Tarrytown, June 21st, 1974
The Supervisor presented a Notice of Hearing to be held by the
State Temporary State Commission on State and Local Finances at
9:30 a.m. at the Tarrytown Hilton Inn on June 21st, which she
stated she would attend and present a Statement on behalf of the
Town.
2. Local Registration Days
The Supervisor presented a memorandum addressed to the Board under
today's date outlining a proposed local central registration pro-
gram during the summer months to be conducted as a service to resi-
dents, and recommending its authorization, which was herewith ordered
received and filed.
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Whereupon on a motion by Deputy Supervisor Vandernoot, seconded
by Councilman McMillan, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes
the establishment of a local central regis-
tration program with approximately six sessions
to be held during the months of June, July and
August in the Weaver Street Firehouse and pos-
sibly one or both Villages at an approximate
cost of $350.00 with details of the said program
to be worked out by the Supervisor and Deputy
Clerk.
3. Change Date of July 3rd Meeting
In accordance with the Supervisor's recommendation since the regular
meeting in July this year fell on the night before July 4th, on motion
by Councilman Bloom, seconded by the Deputy Supervisor, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the date of the regular meeting
in July be changed from July 3rd to July 10th,
1974.
The Deputy Supervisor--
1. Board of Review 1974
For informational purposes, Mr. Vandernoot announced that the Board
of Review would sit this year on Tuesday, June 18th, from 10 to 12 a.m.
and 6 to 8 p.m. , and then pursuant to the amended Real Property Tax
Law, continue to sit until the business of the Board was completed.
The Town Attorney--
1. Letter re Village of Mamaroneck Off-Street Parking
A letter addressed to the Supervisor by the Town Attorney under
date of May 21st, 1974 enclosing copy of his notification to the
Clerk Treasurer of the Village of Mamaroneck stating that the Town
would strongly oppose the proposed amendment to Section 432.1 of
the Village Zoning Ordinance to be heard on May 29th, 1974 if prop-
erty affected thereby were located within 500' of Town property, .
was herewith presented and ordered received and filed for the record.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the meeting on motion
duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned at 9:05 p.m. , to
reconvene on July 10th, 1974.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners was convened
immediately upon the adjournment of the Town Board Meeting.
1. Claims
Upon presentation for payment by Commissioner Bloom and on his
motion, seconded by Commissioner Vandernoot, it was unanimously
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RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby 2S5
authorizes payment of the following
Fire Department claims as approved by
the Fire Chief and audited by the
Comptroller's office:
R. G. Brewer, Inc. $ 36.38
Dri-Chem Extinguisher Co. 19.40
Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 1,129.02
Exxon Co. , U.S.A. 96.39
N. LaRussell 306.00
Monogram Products Co. , Inc. 161.54
New York Telephone Co. 239.69
New York Telephone Co. 11.34
William Smith Supplies 27.70
Village of Larchmont 59.94
Con Edison 220.25
$2,307.65
2. Report
Commissioner Bloom presented the Fire Department Report for the
month of May, 1974 which was ordered received and filed for the
record.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Letter, Fire Chief
Pursuant to letter addressed to the Commission by the Fire Chief
under date of June 2nd, 1974 herewith presented and ordered received
and filed, on motion by Commissioner Bloom, seconded by Commissioner
McMillan, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby authorizes
Joseph V. Santoro, Fire Chief, to use CAR 2231
for transportation to the Chief's Convention of
the State of New York, at the Hotel Concord,
from June 16th thru June 20th, 1974 .
Other Business--
1. Fire At Winged Foot
The Chief reported on a fire which had broken out in the kitchen
at Winged Foot and spread to the Women's Locker Roam stating that
fortunately it was brought under control before any serious damage
occurred.
2. Fund Raising Program
The Chief also reported that the annual fund raising drive would be
conducted throughout the month of June.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the meeting,
on motion duly made and seconded, it was declared adjourned
at 12:10 a.m. , to reconvene on July 10th::,, 1974.
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(Deputy)
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